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AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem
User's Manual
AirLink Communications, Inc.
August 9, 2001

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  • Page 1 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem User’s Manual AirLink Communications, Inc. August 9, 2001...
  • Page 2 Fax: 510-226-4299 Phone: 510-226-4200 Post: AirLink Communications, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Dept. 472 Kato Terrace Fremont, CA 94539 AirLink Tech Support can be reached at 510-226-4200 Mon-Fri 9:00a-5:00p Pacific Time. Copyright  2001 AirLink Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Using Wireless ACE ...14 Finding CDPD Service...18 2.4.1 Registration Problems ...19 Troubleshooting ...20 Hardware Installation ...21 Mounting the Raven II ...21 Additional Information ...26 Modem Technical Specifications ...26 More Information...27 Copyright  2001 AirLink Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    For detailed information on specific modem parameters please read the AirLink Raven/PinPoint CDPD Modem User’s Manual. The parameters for the Raven II are at this time identical to those of the Raven. Updates to this manual and other manuals may be obtained online at: http://ww.airlink.com/modems...

  • Page 6: Modem Leds: What They Mean

    AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem The Raven's rugged form factor is ideal for industrial and commercial applications that require real-time communications. The Raven provides wireless data communications for a variety of applications, such as oil and gas monitoring, public safety, automated signs, financial transactions, and security systems.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    2.2 Configuring the Modem Now that you have the IP address and Side Preference for your modem, you will need to hook it up to a PC to configure the Raven II with the correct parameters. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1.

  • Page 8: Adding The Modem In Windows

    • Each of the following sections will walk you through how to do the above, step-by-step, and get your Raven II working so you can begin using it. The Dial-Up Networking (PPP) configuration in this manual uses Windows ME (Millennium Edition) setup screens for examples. This setup is very similar to a Windows 95/98 configuration.
  • Page 9 COM1 and your built-in COM port becomes COM2. Remove your PC Card modem until you verify your AirLink Modem is working, or ensure your internal modem won't be conflicting with the COM port your AirLink modem is attached to.
  • Page 10 11. Select the appropriate one, usually COM1, then Next. 12. You should see a dialog box telling you that "Your modem has been set up successfully". Select Finish. 13. A list of installed modems will be displayed. AirLink CDPD Modem should be one of them. Page 6...
  • Page 11 14. Select the AirLink CDPD Modem from the list, then select Properties. 15. In the "AirLink CDPD Modem Properties" dialog box, set the Maximum Speed to the desired setting. The default is 9600. Note: If this is your first time setting up the modem, leave this setting at 9600 for now.

  • Page 12: Creating The Ppp Connection

    20. Set Use Flow Control and Hardware, then select OK. Only hardware flow control is available. 21. Select OK on the "AirLink CDPD Modem Properties" dialog box. 22. Select Close on the "Modem Properties" dialog box. 2.2.2 Creating the PPP Connection This section details the configuration of the Windows Dial-Up Networking PPP Connection.
  • Page 13 CDPD Modem PPP Note: The PPP connection name is important as Wireless ACE will look for this entry name later. 4. For “Select a device” choose: AirLink CDPD Modem. 5. Select Next. 6. Make the following selections: 7. Select Next.
  • Page 14 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 11. Select the "Server Types" tab. Make the following selections: 12. Click on the TCP/IP Settings button. Page 10 Type of Dial-Up Server = PPP: Internet, Windows 2000/NT, Windows ME. Uncheck (disable) all the other options except for TCP/IP.
  • Page 15 If you are unsure about where to obtain these numbers, contact your system administrator or CDPD Service Provider. 15. Uncheck (disable) Use IP header compression. 16. Select the "Security" tab. AirLink Communications, Inc. August 9, 2001 User’s Manual Page 11...
  • Page 16 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 17. Clear the User Name, Password and Domain field. 18. Uncheck (disable) all of the other options. 19. Select the "Scripting" tab. 20. Uncheck (disable) Start terminal screen minimized. 21. Select the "Dialing" tab. 22. Uncheck...
  • Page 17 Proceed to the next section on Wireless ACE to setup your modem with it’s IP address and Side Preference so you can begin using it. AirLink Communications, Inc. User name and Password are blank. Phone number = PPP (note that three P's appear here even though four were entered earlier.

  • Page 18: Installing And Using Wireless Ace

    (a local connection). This is required for initial configuration of a modem. Note: Some of AirLink’s other products will install Wireless ACE along with it. If another AirLink product is installed, check to see if you see a Wireless ACE icon in its Program Group. This installation assumes Wireless ACE was only provided with the “Modem Utilities”disk.
  • Page 19 “Only for Local” or “For Local and Remote Modems” is selected in the AutoDial-Up (Window DUN) box. 8. Select the OK button. AirLink Communications, Inc. modems. Also ensure you are set for the correct baud rate. Default is 9600. see the Troubleshooting section for more.
  • Page 20 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 9. Select the Configuration button. This causes Wireless ACE to display its Configuration Screen: 10. Change the modem password. The default password is 12345. You need to change the password to your modem. Passwords can be case sensitive and include numbers.
  • Page 21 If the baud rate is changed, it will have to be changed in both “CDPD Modem PPP” properties and Control Panel→ → → → Modems→ → → → Airlink CDPD Modem→ → → → Properties. (See AT command reference for details on other parameters.) 13.

  • Page 22: Finding Cdpd Service

    AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 2.4 Finding CDPD Service When the modem is reset, it will start searching for CDPD service on the side specified. The only LED that will be on is the power On LED. The lights will do two quick sweeps from right to left as a self-check.

  • Page 23: Registration Problems

    • The authentication parameters might need to be reset. Please contact AirLink Tech Support and we will contact your CDPD Service Provider to have them verify that your IP address is valid and to reset your authentication parameters. Be prepared to provide us your modem's EID, too.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 2.5 Troubleshooting Error 629 or Error 630 No Power light Only Chan light flashing (no Link light, etc.) Chan light flashes, goes on solid, Link light comes on, but not Reg, then lights turn off, Chan light flashes and cycle repeats.

  • Page 25: Hardware Installation

    The Raven II should be mounted in a position that allows easy routing and access for the cables. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routes. The Raven II should be mounted so that the LEDs on the front panel can be easily seen for ease of operational verification.
  • Page 26 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem Figure 2- Snap-in Mounting Bracket Page 22 AirLink Communications, Inc.
  • Page 27 Grounding the Raven Case The exterior Raven II case should be connected to the enclosure ground which should be connected to the battery or power source negative terminal. This is best accomplished with a grounding strap under one of the mounting bracket screws to the enclosure grounding bar.
  • Page 28 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem RAVEN LIGHTNING ARRESTOR POWER DUCT BATTERY (BATTERY MOUNTED ON 1/2" THICK PLYWOOD.) Figure 4 Raven mounted in an enclosure with RTU Page 24 AirLink Communications, Inc.
  • Page 29 SERIAL CABLE PORT Figure 5 - RTU to Raven II setup AirLink Communications, Inc. CDPD SERIAL PORT Modem TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (AC/DC) POWER CONVERTER VOLTAGE REGULATOR 12 VDC DC + BATTERY FUSES CDPD MODEM Figure 6 - Power Connections August 9, 2001 User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Additional Information

    AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem 4. Additional Information 4.1 Modem Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Weight: < 1 lb. Size: 5.1" x 3" x 1" Status LEDs: Power Channel Acquired Link Status Network Registration RSSI Transmit/Receive Block Errors RF Antenna Connector...

  • Page 31: More Information

    Modbus configuration, upgrading modem firmware, and more. The User's Manual is available online at http://www.airlink.com/modems, and selecting the Raven II support page. (If you are using another AirLink product, you may have a copy of the manual your computer already.
  • Page 32 AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem Page 28 AirLink Communications, Inc.

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